ATMs have become an attractive site of attack from cyber criminals globally: Aleks Gostev, Kaspersky LabsAleks Gostev, the chief security expert at Kaspersky Labs explains the looming threat on the Indian banking system and what should be done ...
02 May, 2017, 05.56 PM IST
Government launches free anti-virus for PC, mobile phones"I would like ISPs (Internet Service Provider) to encourage their consumers to come on board, there is a free service available," IT Minist...
21 Feb, 2017, 11.18 PM IST
Government launches free anti-virus for PC, mobile phonesThe government has approved Rs 900 crore for NCCC which will monitor and handle cyber attacks on Indian internet space in real time.
21 Feb, 2017, 05.51 PM IST
Visiting a hospital? Your phone can spread dangerous infectionsMobile phones are a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and viruses.
06 Jan, 2017, 12.21 PM IST
Password, SMS stealing virus hits Android phonesThe deadly virus has been identified as 'AndroidSmssend' and it can acquire as many as four aliases to hoodwink the user and perpetrate its...
09 Dec, 2014, 03.36 PM IST
'Dendroid' virus threatening Android phones in IndiaThe virus of the deadly 'Trojan' family, once activated, could change the command and control server of a user's personal Android phone and...
26 Mar, 2014, 02.45 PM IST
Mobile phone viruses to increase in 2013Mobile security firm Trend Micro said in a release that threats to smartphones, particularly those running on Android, are now similar to t...
29 Jan, 2013, 06.13 PM IST
Five ways to make your smartphone more secureTo protect yourself from identity theft and fraud, follow these simple measures and keep malware at bay.
03 May, 2012, 05.10 PM IST
- 72 per cent of computers in China hit by virus: Survey
Computers of about 72 per cent of Chinese institutions have suffered cyber attacks though the virus attack ratio has declined.
20 Oct, 2011, 06.06 PM IST
- New virus targets data on Blackberry phones
Research In Motion's BlackBerry operating system is world-renowned as being virtually impossible to exploit, but a new study has exposed a ...
13 Mar, 2011, 12.17 PM IST
- Virus hacks 150,000 cell phones in China
The software is marketed towards discovering a spouse's betrayal, a cheating employee or simply to monitor your child.
24 Feb, 2011, 05.32 PM IST
- Quick Heal launches world's first mobile virus scan
Quick Heal, a leading anti-virus solution providers, on Thursday launched PC2Mobile Scan, claimed to be the world's first mobile phone viru...
12 Aug, 2010, 08.06 PM IST
- Smartphones tempting new targets for hackers
Software security experts warn that mobile phones are tempting targets for hackers in a world where people eagerly invite strange applicati...
30 Jul, 2010, 01.25 PM IST
- Phone virus that steals money
A virus that attacks the mobile phones in Russia and 'steals money' by sending unauthorised SMS texts to gain control over the bank account...
08 Feb, 2009, 03.30 PM IST
- Mobile phone viruses are rare, but concern high
Viruses on mobile phones are still rare but nearly three-quarters of mobile phone users in developed countries are worried about security o...
14 Feb, 2008, 01.35 AM IST
- Top five cyber threats in 2008
The cyberspace is teeming with varied threats; here are the top five threats you need to guard against.
04 Feb, 2008, 10.05 AM IST
- Help! There's a virus in my mobile
Surprised that your fancy smartphone is sending out unsolicited SMSes and MMSes? If you haven’t guessed why, here’s what’s going on. Your p...
30 Jan, 2007, 03.10 AM IST